Re: [MBZ] 124 RF LCA???

[Max Dillon via Mercedes]

FCP Euro discount code for $20 off $250: TEAMFCPEURO

Max Dillon
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Jan 2, 2020 11:21:45 AM Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes :

> The comparison on price is against Lemforder, which come out to about $155
> each. The genuine parts, with 25-30% off list you can get through many
> dealers, come out to $175-$185.
> 
> I didn't find the TRWs until recently. I'd give them a shot.
> 
> Moog means nothing to me in terms of Mercedes OEMs... probably reboxed
> stuff. Might even be TRW, take a close look at what you get.
> 
> Here is what Taiwanese Lemforder parts look like, which I refused to use:
> http://images.jaimekop.com/2019_12_10_Control_Arm/
> 
> Jaime
> 
> 
> On Thu, Jan 2, 2020 at 9:25 AM Curley McLain via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> > that is about twice what I paid for moog the last time I did LCAs on
> > 124. What I put on looked correct, and they have done well for several
> > years now.
> > So, while the MB parts are probably good as or better than, they are not
> > "a few dollars more"
> > 
> > I suspect trw make the moog or vice versa. They both have the white
> > boot on the ball joint.
> > 
> > > Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes 
> > > January 2, 2020 at 6:15 AM
> > > I also buy a lot of stuff from the classic center, they stock a
> > > 
> > surprising
> > 
> > > amount of things. Last friday I had them overnight me connecting rod
> > > 
> > bolts
> > 
> > > for a M117, they had them in stock. They can certainly get you these.
> > > 
> > > The control arms are:
> > > 
> > > 1243303407
> > > 1243303507
> > > 
> > > List is around $250 each.
> > > 
> > > These more also be worth trying...TRW made the ones I got from MB:
> > > 
> > > 
> > https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mercedes-suspension-control-arm-1243303507
> > 
> > > 
> > > Jaime
> > > 
> > > 
> > 
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Re: [MBZ] 124 RF LCA???

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

That reminds me  - is it possible to re-key a W123 driver's door handle?

On Thu, Jan 2, 2020 at 11:21 AM Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> The comparison on price is against Lemforder, which come out to about $155
> each.  The genuine parts, with 25-30% off list you can get through many
> dealers, come out to $175-$185.
>
> I didn't find the TRWs until recently.  I'd give them a shot.
>
> Moog means nothing to me in terms of Mercedes OEMs... probably reboxed
> stuff.  Might even be TRW, take a close look at what you get.
>
> Here is what Taiwanese Lemforder parts look like, which I refused to use:
> http://images.jaimekop.com/2019_12_10_Control_Arm/
>
> Jaime
>
>
> On Thu, Jan 2, 2020 at 9:25 AM Curley McLain via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> > that is about twice what I paid for moog the last time I did LCAs on
> > 124.  What I put on looked correct, and they have done well for several
> > years now.
> > So, while the MB parts are probably good as or better than, they are not
> > "a few dollars more"
> >
> > I suspect trw make the moog or vice versa.   They both have the white
> > boot on the ball joint.
> > > Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes 
> > > January 2, 2020 at 6:15 AM
> > > I also buy a lot of stuff from the classic center, they stock a
> > surprising
> > > amount of things. Last friday I had them overnight me connecting rod
> > bolts
> > > for a M117, they had them in stock. They can certainly get you these.
> > >
> > > The control arms are:
> > >
> > > 1243303407
> > > 1243303507
> > >
> > > List is around $250 each.
> > >
> > > These more also be worth trying...TRW made the ones I got from MB:
> > >
> >
> https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mercedes-suspension-control-arm-1243303507
> > >
> > > Jaime
> > >
> >
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Re: [MBZ] 124 RF LCA???

[Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes]

The comparison on price is against Lemforder, which come out to about $155
each.  The genuine parts, with 25-30% off list you can get through many
dealers, come out to $175-$185.

I didn't find the TRWs until recently.  I'd give them a shot.

Moog means nothing to me in terms of Mercedes OEMs... probably reboxed
stuff.  Might even be TRW, take a close look at what you get.

Here is what Taiwanese Lemforder parts look like, which I refused to use:
http://images.jaimekop.com/2019_12_10_Control_Arm/

Jaime


On Thu, Jan 2, 2020 at 9:25 AM Curley McLain via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> that is about twice what I paid for moog the last time I did LCAs on
> 124.  What I put on looked correct, and they have done well for several
> years now.
> So, while the MB parts are probably good as or better than, they are not
> "a few dollars more"
>
> I suspect trw make the moog or vice versa.   They both have the white
> boot on the ball joint.
> > Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes 
> > January 2, 2020 at 6:15 AM
> > I also buy a lot of stuff from the classic center, they stock a
> surprising
> > amount of things. Last friday I had them overnight me connecting rod
> bolts
> > for a M117, they had them in stock. They can certainly get you these.
> >
> > The control arms are:
> >
> > 1243303407
> > 1243303507
> >
> > List is around $250 each.
> >
> > These more also be worth trying...TRW made the ones I got from MB:
> >
> https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mercedes-suspension-control-arm-1243303507
> >
> > Jaime
> >
>
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Re: [MBZ] 124 RF LCA???

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

that is about twice what I paid for moog the last time I did LCAs on 
124.  What I put on looked correct, and they have done well for several 
years now.
So, while the MB parts are probably good as or better than, they are not 
"a few dollars more"


I suspect trw make the moog or vice versa.   They both have the white 
boot on the ball joint.

Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes 
January 2, 2020 at 6:15 AM
I also buy a lot of stuff from the classic center, they stock a surprising
amount of things. Last friday I had them overnight me connecting rod bolts
for a M117, they had them in stock. They can certainly get you these.

The control arms are:

1243303407
1243303507

List is around $250 each.

These more also be worth trying...TRW made the ones I got from MB:
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mercedes-suspension-control-arm-1243303507

Jaime



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Re: [MBZ] 124 RF LCA???

[Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes]

I also buy a lot of stuff from the classic center, they stock a surprising
amount of things.  Last friday I had them overnight me connecting rod bolts
for a M117, they had them in stock.  They can certainly get you these.

The control arms are:

1243303407
1243303507

List is around $250 each.

These more also be worth trying...TRW made the ones I got from MB:
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mercedes-suspension-control-arm-1243303507

Jaime



On Wed, Jan 1, 2020 at 8:51 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Well, you and Jaime both have good stealers nearby.  Few stealers have
> parts dept's willing or capable of obtaining parts for 20-50 yr old cars.
>
> The CC is the only option for many of us.
>
> > Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
> > January 1, 2020 at 5:44 PM
> > Despite my snarkiness, I am in total agreement with Jaime. Yes, both
> > of us have “deals” with *our* dealers, but even taking that out of the
> > equation when the factory part isn’t that much more cost-wise *and*
> > far superior in construction then the aftermarket alternative, why
> > wouldn’t you buy from the dealer?
> >
> > That and because this is a mission critical part. You sure as heck
> > don’t want an LCA, bushings or ball joint coming unglued while you’re
> > flying down the highway…
> >
> > -D
> >
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Re: [MBZ] 124 RF LCA???

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

Well, you and Jaime both have good stealers nearby.  Few stealers have 
parts dept's willing or capable of obtaining parts for 20-50 yr old cars.


The CC is the only option for many of us.


Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
January 1, 2020 at 5:44 PM
Despite my snarkiness, I am in total agreement with Jaime. Yes, both 
of us have “deals” with *our* dealers, but even taking that out of the 
equation when the factory part isn’t that much more cost-wise *and* 
far superior in construction then the aftermarket alternative, why 
wouldn’t you buy from the dealer?


That and because this is a mission critical part. You sure as heck 
don’t want an LCA, bushings or ball joint coming unglued while you’re 
flying down the highway…


-D



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Re: [MBZ] 124 RF LCA???

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

moog usta be good too. dummo about now.

where are the MB ones made?   by whom?

thanks Jaime, good to know!

Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes 
January 1, 2020 at 4:36 PM
Lemforder lower control arms are now made in Taiwan. I just returned a set
for that reason. I put genuine 400E LCAs on instead. Only a few bucks
more and superior.

Jaime


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Re: [MBZ] 124 RF LCA???

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

The local dealer - despite lousy customer service - repaired my 300TD
central locking system w/o even telling me, and accurately diagnosed some
other serious issues, while charging me the shop minimum.  I then had my
indy make the repairs at a fraction of what the dealership would have
charged.



On Wed, Jan 1, 2020 at 6:45 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Despite my snarkiness, I am in total agreement with Jaime. Yes, both of us
> have “deals” with *our* dealers, but even taking that out of the equation
> when the factory part isn’t that much more cost-wise *and* far superior in
> construction then the aftermarket alternative, why wouldn’t you buy from
> the dealer?
>
> That and because this is a mission critical part. You sure as heck don’t
> want an LCA, bushings or ball joint coming unglued while you’re flying down
> the highway…
>
> -D
>
>
> > On Jan 1, 2020, at 6:34 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > Yes, the dealer.  It’s crazy not to use them, considering the price and
> > quality.
> >
> > On Wed, Jan 1, 2020 at 6:25 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> >> “Genuine 400E LCAs”
> >>
> >> I would assume that’s the stealership.
> >>
> >> -D
> >>
> >>
> >>> On Jan 1, 2020, at 5:52 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
> >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Where did you get them?  What brand?
> >>>
> >>> --FT
> >>>
> >>> On 1/1/20 5:36 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote:
>  Lemforder lower control arms are now made in Taiwan.  I just returned
> a
> >> set
>  for that reason.  I put genuine 400E LCAs on instead.  Only a few
> bucks
>  more and superior.
> 
>  Jaime
> 
> 
>  On Wed, Jan 1, 2020 at 4:51 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes <
>  mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
> > Lemforder, or MB.   BTW, you might call the local stealers or visit
> > their website in search of a LCA.   Since the same one fits many
> >> models,
> > they are likely to have one on the shelf.
> >
> >> Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes 
> >> January 1, 2020 at 12:49 AM
> >> Yeah I forgot which flavor is most favored currently but the
> 500eboard
> >> is a
> >> good place to search. Some of the ball joint brands are really
> crappy
> >> and
> >> fail quickly.
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Re: [MBZ] 124 RF LCA???

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Despite my snarkiness, I am in total agreement with Jaime. Yes, both of us have 
“deals” with *our* dealers, but even taking that out of the equation when the 
factory part isn’t that much more cost-wise *and* far superior in construction 
then the aftermarket alternative, why wouldn’t you buy from the dealer?

That and because this is a mission critical part. You sure as heck don’t want 
an LCA, bushings or ball joint coming unglued while you’re flying down the 
highway…

-D


> On Jan 1, 2020, at 6:34 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Yes, the dealer.  It’s crazy not to use them, considering the price and
> quality.
> 
> On Wed, Jan 1, 2020 at 6:25 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
>> “Genuine 400E LCAs”
>> 
>> I would assume that’s the stealership.
>> 
>> -D
>> 
>> 
>>> On Jan 1, 2020, at 5:52 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Where did you get them?  What brand?
>>> 
>>> --FT
>>> 
>>> On 1/1/20 5:36 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote:
 Lemforder lower control arms are now made in Taiwan.  I just returned a
>> set
 for that reason.  I put genuine 400E LCAs on instead.  Only a few bucks
 more and superior.
 
 Jaime
 
 
 On Wed, Jan 1, 2020 at 4:51 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes <
 mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
 
> Lemforder, or MB.   BTW, you might call the local stealers or visit
> their website in search of a LCA.   Since the same one fits many
>> models,
> they are likely to have one on the shelf.
> 
>> Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes 
>> January 1, 2020 at 12:49 AM
>> Yeah I forgot which flavor is most favored currently but the 500eboard
>> is a
>> good place to search. Some of the ball joint brands are really crappy
>> and
>> fail quickly.
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Re: [MBZ] 124 RF LCA???

[Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes]

Yes, the dealer.  It’s crazy not to use them, considering the price and
quality.

On Wed, Jan 1, 2020 at 6:25 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> “Genuine 400E LCAs”
>
> I would assume that’s the stealership.
>
> -D
>
>
> > On Jan 1, 2020, at 5:52 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > Where did you get them?  What brand?
> >
> > --FT
> >
> > On 1/1/20 5:36 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote:
> >> Lemforder lower control arms are now made in Taiwan.  I just returned a
> set
> >> for that reason.  I put genuine 400E LCAs on instead.  Only a few bucks
> >> more and superior.
> >>
> >> Jaime
> >>
> >>
> >> On Wed, Jan 1, 2020 at 4:51 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes <
> >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>
> >>> Lemforder, or MB.   BTW, you might call the local stealers or visit
> >>> their website in search of a LCA.   Since the same one fits many
> models,
> >>> they are likely to have one on the shelf.
> >>>
>  Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes 
>  January 1, 2020 at 12:49 AM
>  Yeah I forgot which flavor is most favored currently but the 500eboard
>  is a
>  good place to search. Some of the ball joint brands are really crappy
> and
>  fail quickly.
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[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

“Genuine 400E LCAs”

I would assume that’s the stealership.

-D


> On Jan 1, 2020, at 5:52 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Where did you get them?  What brand?
> 
> --FT
> 
> On 1/1/20 5:36 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote:
>> Lemforder lower control arms are now made in Taiwan.  I just returned a set
>> for that reason.  I put genuine 400E LCAs on instead.  Only a few bucks
>> more and superior.
>> 
>> Jaime
>> 
>> 
>> On Wed, Jan 1, 2020 at 4:51 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> Lemforder, or MB.   BTW, you might call the local stealers or visit
>>> their website in search of a LCA.   Since the same one fits many models,
>>> they are likely to have one on the shelf.
>>> 
 Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes 
 January 1, 2020 at 12:49 AM
 Yeah I forgot which flavor is most favored currently but the 500eboard
 is a
 good place to search. Some of the ball joint brands are really crappy and
 fail quickly.
 
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Re: [MBZ] 124 RF LCA???

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Where did you get them?  What brand?

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On 1/1/20 5:36 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote:

Lemforder lower control arms are now made in Taiwan.  I just returned a set
for that reason.  I put genuine 400E LCAs on instead.  Only a few bucks
more and superior.

Jaime


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Lemforder, or MB.   BTW, you might call the local stealers or visit
their website in search of a LCA.   Since the same one fits many models,
they are likely to have one on the shelf.


Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes 
January 1, 2020 at 12:49 AM
Yeah I forgot which flavor is most favored currently but the 500eboard
is a
good place to search. Some of the ball joint brands are really crappy and
fail quickly.


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Re: [MBZ] 124 RF LCA???

[Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes]

Lemforder lower control arms are now made in Taiwan.  I just returned a set
for that reason.  I put genuine 400E LCAs on instead.  Only a few bucks
more and superior.

Jaime


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> Lemforder, or MB.   BTW, you might call the local stealers or visit
> their website in search of a LCA.   Since the same one fits many models,
> they are likely to have one on the shelf.
>
> > Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes 
> > January 1, 2020 at 12:49 AM
> > Yeah I forgot which flavor is most favored currently but the 500eboard
> > is a
> > good place to search. Some of the ball joint brands are really crappy and
> > fail quickly.
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Re: [MBZ] 124 RF LCA???

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

Lemforder, or MB.   BTW, you might call the local stealers or visit 
their website in search of a LCA.   Since the same one fits many models, 
they are likely to have one on the shelf.



Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes 
January 1, 2020 at 12:49 AM
Yeah I forgot which flavor is most favored currently but the 500eboard 
is a

good place to search. Some of the ball joint brands are really crappy and
fail quickly.



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Re: [MBZ] 124 RF LCA???

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Yeah I forgot which flavor is most favored currently but the 500eboard is a
good place to search. Some of the ball joint brands are really crappy and
fail quickly.

On Tue, Dec 31, 2019, 10:38 AM Max Dillon via Mercedes <
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>
> Depends on the quality of the parts, cheap LCA may only last a few years.
>
> Max Dillon
> Charleston SC
>
> Dec 31, 2019 12:08:33 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes  >:
>
> > Shop says $400 parts and labor to replace, sounds like a good deal then
> > if I would need to get into all that
> >
> > -_FT
> >
> > On 12/31/19 11:47 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote:
> >
> > > Complete assembly is $$$. Try Parks Auto, and Baker Motors. Otherwise
> you can get the ball joint and bushings separately, but need a press to get
> the ball joint out, and the bushings are a bear too.
> > >
> > > I've ordered a press from Germany, still waiting, probably won't
> arrive until later in January. I have a press from Hazard Fraught, but
> you'll need to cut off the ball joint stem and heat the LCA in order to use
> this press.
> > >
> > > Max Dillon
> > > Charleston SC
> > >
> > > Dec 31, 2019 11:43:06 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com>:
> > >
> > >
> > > > Daughter unit says the front was squeaking on her 95 E320. Took it
> to a
> > > > shop they said RF LCA bushing was bad (and springs and struts, I
> don't
> > > > know about that aspect). She might be coming down this weekend I
> could
> > > > do an R on it but don't know if I could get a part that quick what
> > > > with the holiday. Who might have one I could get quickly? I should
> > > > look on Amazon see if there might be a Prime seller. I don't think
> Max
> > > > and I pulled off any front suspension bits off Wilton's car, the LF
> was
> > > > smashed, I don't think we bothered with the other side. Probably
> should
> > > > get new anyway.
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Re: [MBZ] 124 RF LCA???

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Yeah I don't know, she can deal with that part and the mech on it.  I 
ordered a set of brake pads all around and wear sensors, the light has 
been flickering so I guess it is time to deal with that.  That will be 
my Christmas contribution...


--FT

On 12/31/19 12:30 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote:

Depends on the quality of the parts, cheap LCA may only last a few years.

Max Dillon
Charleston SC

Dec 31, 2019 12:08:33 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes :


Shop says $400 parts and labor to replace, sounds like a good deal then
if I would need to get into all that

-_FT

On 12/31/19 11:47 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote:


Complete assembly is $$$. Try Parks Auto, and Baker Motors. Otherwise you can 
get the ball joint and bushings separately, but need a press to get the ball 
joint out, and the bushings are a bear too.

I've ordered a press from Germany, still waiting, probably won't arrive until 
later in January. I have a press from Hazard Fraught, but you'll need to cut 
off the ball joint stem and heat the LCA in order to use this press.

Max Dillon
Charleston SC

Dec 31, 2019 11:43:06 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes :



Daughter unit says the front was squeaking on her 95 E320. Took it to a
shop they said RF LCA bushing was bad (and springs and struts, I don't
know about that aspect). She might be coming down this weekend I could
do an R on it but don't know if I could get a part that quick what
with the holiday. Who might have one I could get quickly? I should
look on Amazon see if there might be a Prime seller. I don't think Max
and I pulled off any front suspension bits off Wilton's car, the LF was
smashed, I don't think we bothered with the other side. Probably should
get new anyway.

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Re: [MBZ] 124 RF LCA???

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Depends on the quality of the parts, cheap LCA may only last a few years.

Max Dillon
Charleston SC

Dec 31, 2019 12:08:33 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes :

> Shop says $400 parts and labor to replace, sounds like a good deal then
> if I would need to get into all that
> 
> -_FT
> 
> On 12/31/19 11:47 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote:
> 
> > Complete assembly is $$$. Try Parks Auto, and Baker Motors. Otherwise you 
> > can get the ball joint and bushings separately, but need a press to get the 
> > ball joint out, and the bushings are a bear too.
> > 
> > I've ordered a press from Germany, still waiting, probably won't arrive 
> > until later in January. I have a press from Hazard Fraught, but you'll need 
> > to cut off the ball joint stem and heat the LCA in order to use this press.
> > 
> > Max Dillon
> > Charleston SC
> > 
> > Dec 31, 2019 11:43:06 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes :
> > 
> > 
> > > Daughter unit says the front was squeaking on her 95 E320. Took it to a
> > > shop they said RF LCA bushing was bad (and springs and struts, I don't
> > > know about that aspect). She might be coming down this weekend I could
> > > do an R on it but don't know if I could get a part that quick what
> > > with the holiday. Who might have one I could get quickly? I should
> > > look on Amazon see if there might be a Prime seller. I don't think Max
> > > and I pulled off any front suspension bits off Wilton's car, the LF was
> > > smashed, I don't think we bothered with the other side. Probably should
> > > get new anyway.
> > > 
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Re: [MBZ] 124 RF LCA???

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

for a relatively fast repair, buy the new LCA.  If you replace the 
strut,  you also need the dust cover, and bearing   I probably forgot 
somethings too.


You can try flaps/amazon.  or pay next day from crockauto.

Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
December 31, 2019 at 10:42 AM
Daughter unit says the front was squeaking on her 95 E320.  Took it to 
a shop they said RF LCA bushing was bad (and springs and struts, I 
don't know about that aspect).  She might be coming down this weekend 
I could do an R on it but don't know if I could get a part that 
quick what with the holiday.  Who might have one I could get quickly?  
I should look on Amazon see if there might be a Prime seller.  I don't 
think Max and I pulled off any front suspension bits off Wilton's car, 
the LF was smashed, I don't think we bothered with the other side.  
Probably should get new anyway.




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Re: [MBZ] 124 RF LCA???

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Shop says $400 parts and labor to replace, sounds like a good deal then 
if I would need to get into all that


-_FT

On 12/31/19 11:47 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote:

Complete assembly is $$$. Try Parks Auto, and Baker Motors. Otherwise you can 
get the ball joint and bushings separately, but need a press to get the ball 
joint out, and the bushings are a bear too.

I've ordered a press from Germany, still waiting, probably won't arrive until 
later in January. I have a press from Hazard Fraught, but you'll need to cut 
off the ball joint stem and heat the LCA in order to use this press.

Max Dillon
Charleston SC

Dec 31, 2019 11:43:06 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes :


Daughter unit says the front was squeaking on her 95 E320. Took it to a
shop they said RF LCA bushing was bad (and springs and struts, I don't
know about that aspect). She might be coming down this weekend I could
do an R on it but don't know if I could get a part that quick what
with the holiday. Who might have one I could get quickly? I should
look on Amazon see if there might be a Prime seller. I don't think Max
and I pulled off any front suspension bits off Wilton's car, the LF was
smashed, I don't think we bothered with the other side. Probably should
get new anyway.

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Re: [MBZ] 124 RF LCA???

[Max Dillon via Mercedes]

Complete assembly is $$$. Try Parks Auto, and Baker Motors. Otherwise you can 
get the ball joint and bushings separately, but need a press to get the ball 
joint out, and the bushings are a bear too.

I've ordered a press from Germany, still waiting, probably won't arrive until 
later in January. I have a press from Hazard Fraught, but you'll need to cut 
off the ball joint stem and heat the LCA in order to use this press.

Max Dillon
Charleston SC

Dec 31, 2019 11:43:06 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes :

> Daughter unit says the front was squeaking on her 95 E320. Took it to a
> shop they said RF LCA bushing was bad (and springs and struts, I don't
> know about that aspect). She might be coming down this weekend I could
> do an R on it but don't know if I could get a part that quick what
> with the holiday. Who might have one I could get quickly? I should
> look on Amazon see if there might be a Prime seller. I don't think Max
> and I pulled off any front suspension bits off Wilton's car, the LF was
> smashed, I don't think we bothered with the other side. Probably should
> get new anyway.
> 
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[MBZ] 124 RF LCA???

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Daughter unit says the front was squeaking on her 95 E320.  Took it to a 
shop they said RF LCA bushing was bad (and springs and struts, I don't 
know about that aspect).  She might be coming down this weekend I could 
do an R on it but don't know if I could get a part that quick what 
with the holiday.  Who might have one I could get quickly?  I should 
look on Amazon see if there might be a Prime seller.  I don't think Max 
and I pulled off any front suspension bits off Wilton's car, the LF was 
smashed, I don't think we bothered with the other side.  Probably should 
get new anyway.


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